Michelle L. Wilson

Michelle L. Wilson

Nov 25, 2024

Michelle Lynn Wilson, 55, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born Sunday, September 7, 1969, in Independence. She departed this life Monday, November 25, 2024, at the Kansas University Medical Center.

Michelle was a 1987 William Chrisman High School graduate. She earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from William Jewell College graduating in 1991. She pledged to join the Alpha Gamma Delta...

Harold Robert Alexander

Harold Robert Alexander

Nov 18, 2024

Harold Robert Alexander, 76, of Overland Park, Kansas, was born August 21, 1948, in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, the son of Ray C. and Helen J. (McIntyre) Alexander. He departed this life on Monday, November 18, 2024, surrounded by family.

He was a 1966 Pleasant Hill High School graduate. In his youth, he was an avid baseball and football player. He graduated...

Dr. Roy D. Johansen

Dr. Roy D. Johansen

Nov 7, 2024

Dr. Roy Dean Johansen, 85, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, died on November 7, 2024. 

A proud veteran, Roy served active duty in the U.S. Navy from 1961 to 1967 and then in the Naval Reserve, attaining the rank of Lt. Commander before his retirement in 1999. He was proud to have done his duty to help defend the freedom of citizens...

Juanita F. Sechrest

Juanita F. Sechrest

Oct 18, 2024

Juanita Ferne Sechrest, 92, of Independence, formerly of Pleasant Hill, was born April 29, 1932, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of James R. and Opal F. (Hackett) Stubbs. She departed this life Friday, October 18, 2024, at the Monterey Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Independence.

Juanita was a Strasburg High School graduate.

On April 14, 1951, she was united...

Brooks S. Sanders

Brooks S. Sanders

Oct 6, 2024

Brooks Sloan Sanders, 52, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born June 18, 1972, in Independence, the son of James Lawrence “Jay” and Margaret Kay (Sloan) Sanders. He departed this life Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the Research Medical Center with his parents at his side.

Brooks was a 1990 Pleasant Hill High School graduate.

Brooks was employed by the Ford Motor Company...

Graylan L. Clark

Graylan L. Clark

Oct 5, 2024

Graylan Louis Clark, 74, lifelong resident of Pleasant Hill, was born June 26, 1950, in Harrisonville, the son of Milton “Mutt” and Dolores May (Wilmoth) Clark. He departed this life Saturday October 5, 2024, surrounded with love and family.

One night Graylan saw Marsha Sue Knorr dancing and knew instantly that he was going to marry her. They were united in...

Dorothy L. Ellifrits

Dorothy L. Ellifrits

Sep 30, 2024

Dorothy Lorene Ellifrits, 96, of Kansas City, was born March 4, 1928, in Nevada, Missouri, the daughter of Alfred T. McCrery and Hettie E. Ellifrits. She departed this life Monday, September 30, 2024, at the Beautiful Savior Nursing Home in Belton.

Lorene was a 1947 Rolla High School graduate.

Lorene was employed for over 40 years as an Accountant for the Hallmark...

L. Ruth Cox

L. Ruth Cox

Sep 27, 2024

Lillie “Ruth” Cox, passed away on September 27, 2024, just eight days shy of her 86th birthday. She departed this life peacefully at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri, surrounded by loved ones.

Ruth began her life’s journey on October 5, 1938, in Seneca, South Carolina, born to Winfred Lee and Clara Genelia Dooley. She was soon joined...

Richard T. Bronson

Richard T. Bronson

Sep 23, 2024

Richard Thair Bronson, 83, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, formerly of Lee’s Summit, was born November 20, 1940, in Ahsahka, Idaho, the son of Raymond Thair and Stella Beatrice (Bryant) Bronson. He departed this life Monday, September 23, 2024, at the St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit.

Richard was a 1958 Richland, Washington High School graduate. He served in the United...

Michael Webster

Michael Webster

Sep 16, 2024

Howard Michael “Duck” Webster, 69, of Belton, Missouri, was born 03 January 1955 in Penn Yan, New York. He departed this life Monday, 16 September 2024, at the Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

Mike was one of seven children born to the late Howard Donald and Elinor June (Miller) Webster of Dundee, New York. He was a 1973 Dundee...

Lillie M. Roberts

Lillie M. Roberts

Sep 4, 2024

Lillie Mae Roberts, 95, of Pleasant Hill, was born October 1, 1928, in Elizabeth, Arkansas, the daughter of Jasper and Clara (Zimmer) Haynes. She departed this life Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at the Kansas City Hospice House.

Growing up helping her parents on the family farm near Elizabeth, she also was instrumental in raising her eight brothers and sisters. 

On September 26,...

Marvin F. Wyzard

Marvin F. Wyzard

Aug 22, 2024

Marvin F. Wyzard, 75, of Independence, was born August 13, 1949, in East Prairie, Missouri at his home, the son of Roy Everett and Lucie Irene (Dooling) Wyzard. He departed this life Thursday, August 22, 2024, peacefully at his home.

Marvin grew up in East Prairie and attended Lee’s Summit High School.

On November 18, 1967, he was united in marriage to...

Steven C. Dale

Steven C. Dale

Jul 31, 2024

Steven Craig Dale, 74, of Higginsville, was born November 21, 1949, in Harrisonville, the son of Billy Joe and Carla Ann (Smith) Dale. He departed this life Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at his residence in Higginsville.

Steven attended Lee’s Summit Schools through the eighth grade where he enjoyed playing baseball and football. During the summer between his eighth grade and Freshman...

Louis  M. Brown

Louis M. Brown

Jul 26, 2024

Louis Marion Brown, 91, of Kansas City, Missouri, was born October 26, 1932, in Leavenworth, Kansas. He departed this life, Friday, July 26, 2024, at Lee’s Summit Medical Center.

Louis was a United States Army Korean War Veteran.

In 1984 he met Emma O’Bryant, and they became lifelong companions. She preceded him in death just a few months earlier in March 2024.

Louis...

Eric "Roc" Miller

Eric "Roc" Miller

Jul 23, 2024

Robert Eric “Roc” Miller, 52, of Lake Lotawana, was born May 24, 1972, in Independence, the son of Robert L. “Bob” and Jean P. “Jinny” (Anderson) Miller. He departed this life Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

Eric was a 1990 Lee’s Summit High School graduate but more than that he was a Lake Rat. From the early days of carving out three-wheeler...

Eugene L. "Tuffy" McCauley, III

Eugene L. "Tuffy" McCauley, III

Jun 30, 2024

Eugene L. “Tuffy” McCauley, 66, of Pleasant Hill, was born September 8, 1957, the son of Eugene McCauley, Jr. and Nancy (Cox) McCauley. He departed this life Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his home.

Gene grew up and attended school in Strasburg through the 8th. He was a 1975 Pleasant Hill High School graduate where in his senior year he served...

Gertrude B. Branham

Gertrude B. Branham

Jun 25, 2024

Gertrude Blanche “Gertie” Branham, 100, of Lone Jack, was born August 11, 1923, in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Frank Alfred and Julia Ann (Fischer) Nation. She entered the house of the Lord on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at her home in Lone Jack surrounded by family.

Gertie grew up and attended school in Springfield, Illinois.

On July 26, 1941, she was...

Stephen A. Long

Stephen A. Long

Jun 23, 2024

Stephen Allen Long, 70, of Pleasant Hill, was born December 10, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of George T. “Corky” and Dorothy J. (Mills) Long. He departed this life Sunday, June 23. 2024, at the Saint Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City surrounded by love and family.

Steve was a 1972 Pleasant Hill High School graduate.

On March 29, 1980,...

Todd M. Dinges

Todd M. Dinges

Jun 1, 2024

Todd Michael Dinges, 49, of Pleasant Hill, was born February 8, 1975, in Shawnee Mission, the son of Michael Wayne and Brenda Sue (Ledom) Dinges. He departed this life Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the Kansas University Medical Center with Samantha at his side.

Todd was a 1993 Pleasant Hill High School graduate.

On April 20, 2002, he was united in marriage...

Virginia M. "Ginny" Davis

Virginia M. "Ginny" Davis

May 22, 2024

Virginia Mary “Ginny” Davis, 83, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born December 20, 1940, in West New York, New Jersey, the daughter of Joseph and Virginia (Eagleson) Hayes.   She departed this life Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the Pleasant Hill Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Ginny grew up in West New York where she attended Memorial High School.

On June 19, 1962,...

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